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as in skeptical
inclined to doubt or question claims
incredulous by nature, I'm of course very suspicious of anyone who claims to be able to communicate with the dead
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as in incredible
too extraordinary or improbable to believe
an incredulous account of alien abduction that the tabloids had a field day with
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Recent Examples of incredulous
After the Yankees held on to win 8-4, Trammell was incredulous that his integrity was called into question.
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Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Sep. 2025
Stephen Shore says, sounding a little incredulous.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2025
This effect helps to loosen the strings of the overall economy and financial sector, but around this point asset prices are reaching incredulous levels as investor euphoria intensifies, drawing in further speculation, until prices then turn down, and the house of cards collapses in a crash.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Hellman was incredulous, noting that Colvin had already racked up a number of fraud judgments against him, including one in Arizona that triggered an outstanding warrant for his arrest.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for incredulous
Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Sep. 2025
Stephen Shore says, sounding a little incredulous.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2025
This effect helps to loosen the strings of the overall economy and financial sector, but around this point asset prices are reaching incredulous levels as investor euphoria intensifies, drawing in further speculation, until prices then turn down, and the house of cards collapses in a crash.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Hellman was incredulous, noting that Colvin had already racked up a number of fraud judgments against him, including one in Arizona that triggered an outstanding warrant for his arrest.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for incredulous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incredulous
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Another notable Wall Street analyst, LightShed’s Rich Greenfield, is similarly skeptical of a Netflix deal for WB.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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Analysts are skeptical over whether the Gaza peace agreement — which calls for a full disarmament of Hamas, among other vexxing issues — will be fully implemented, even as its initial phase looked to be unfolding as hoped.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Billboard Hall of Fame Award celebrates a career that extends beyond musical performance and takes into account the incredible influence the recipient enjoys as an artist globally in multiple fields, according to a press release.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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That could be with an incredible craftsman who makes a perfect mattress for a great night’s sleep, for example.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The duo must sneak around the industrial plant and analyze three packages full of teddy bears filled with a suspicious substance.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Officers from the fire department in Barra da Tijuca were called to the scene after neighbors noticed a suspicious smell coming from the property.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Roche Diagnostics said Monday that its Elecsys pTau181 test, developed in collaboration with Eli Lilly, could be used by primary care physicians to help identify patients who are unlikely to have Alzheimer’s disease, while those with a positive result would be recommended for further testing.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Hyperscalers such as Microsoft are unlikely to reduce capital expenditure due to minor equity downturns or cryptocurrency volatility.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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However, owners should also be cautious of potential dangers and hazards of outdoor adventures, as this pet parent learned from the dog's frightful fall.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Hiring has ground to nearly a halt, which could partly reflect a more cautious approach by many firms in the wake of the uncertainty created by the higher tariffs.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Travel could be very difficult to impossible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Marjala was known to be a fine passer (impossible to ignore based on his 44 assists in the Liiga during the 2024-25 season), but has been an offensive revelation this fall for the organization.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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And then getting to meet Benny and work with him was unbelievable, even just thinking of the history and the legacy that is ABBA.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
15 Oct. 2025
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This guy has really done an unbelievable job with all the injuries.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Trump filed a bogus lawsuit against the company that pivoted on the ridiculous claim that YouTube was a secret agent of the Biden administration.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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For those who tire of driving something ridiculous-looking on paved roads, good news!—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Incredulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incredulous. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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